September 2024 – Page 99 – Legal News Feed

Bloomberg Law

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Strengthens Corporate Investigations Team with New Partner Chris Caffarone

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

Chris Caffarone has been appointed as a partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, joining the firm’s corporate investigations and white collar defense practice. His extensive experience encompasses securities, financial services, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions litigation, with a strong foundation in both criminal and civil cases. Prior to this role, Caffarone served at…

Bloomberg Law

Haynes Boone Expands Charlotte Office with First Litigation Partner, Chelsea Corey

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

Haynes Boone has announced the addition of Chelsea Corey as the firm’s first litigation partner in its Charlotte, N.C. office. Corey brings with her a substantial background in high-stakes, complex commercial litigation, with a particular focus on handling bankruptcy, securities, and accountant liability matters. Prior to joining Haynes Boone, Corey was associated with King &…

Bloomberg Law

B. Todd Jones Rejoins Robins Kaplan, Strengthening Litigation and White-Collar Practices

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

B. Todd Jones has rejoined Robins Kaplan as a partner in both its Minneapolis and New York offices, the firm announced Tuesday. A seasoned litigator and former top legal executive at the National Football League, Jones will concentrate on complex business litigation, government and internal investigations, corporate governance, appellate advocacy, and white-collar criminal defense. Jones’…

Bloomberg Law

Latham & Watkins Bolsters Corporate Team with Melanie Howard in Strategic London Hire

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

In a move that underscores the firm’s robust growth strategy and commitment to high-caliber talent, Latham & Watkins has announced the addition of Melanie Howard as a partner in its corporate department in London. Howard, who previously served at Baker McKenzie, brings extensive expertise in handling domestic and cross-border transactions encompassing mergers and acquisitions, strategic…

Jurist

Mass Protests Erupt in Israel Amid Outrage Over Executed Hostages and Netanyahu’s Handling of Crisis

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

Thousands of Israelis took to the streets around Israel on Sunday to protest following the recent recovery of the bodies of six hostages from tunnels in Rafah. Held in Gaza since October 7th, one of the hostages, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, was an American citizen. The deceased were discovered with close-range bullet wounds to the back of…

Bloomberg Law

Lowenstein Sandler Expands with Strategic Partner Additions in Litigation and Investment Management

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

In a recent announcement, Lowenstein Sandler has disclosed the addition of Jason Gould and Courtney Posner as partners, furthering the firm’s strategic expansion across various practice areas. Jason Gould joins the Roseland, New Jersey office, focusing on white collar criminal defense, government investigations, and complex commercial litigation, particularly within the healthcare, life sciences, and pharmaceutical…

Bloomberg Law

Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP Expands Private Equity Capabilities with Luke Laumann as New Partner

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP has strengthened its private equity team with the addition of Luke Laumann as a partner in its New York office. The firm announced on Tuesday that Laumann, who previously served at White & Case, will focus on representing private equity sponsors in both public and private buyouts, particularly in infrastructure…

Bloomberg Law

Max Scott Returns to Weil Gotshal & Manges as Partner in Technology and IP Transactions

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

Max Scott has rejoined Weil Gotshal & Manges as a partner in the firm’s technology and intellectual property (IP) transactions group, based in their San Francisco office. The firm made the announcement on Tuesday. Scott brings extensive experience in handling complex commercial transactions, primarily focusing on technology and IP-related deals. His expertise encompasses the IP…

Law.com

Legal Firms Awarded 25% of Requested Fees Following Complex False Advertising Verdict

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

The firms of Womble Bond Dickinson and McCarter & English have secured a quarter of their requested $4.78 million in fees following a $14.7 million win in a false advertising case. The decision came after a split jury verdict that highlighted the complexity of the case. U.S. District Judge Max O. Cogburn Jr. noted the…

Bloomberg Law

O’Melveny & Myers Strengthens Restructuring Practice with Addition of Ana Alfonso as Partner

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

Ana Alfonso has joined O’Melveny & Myers LLP as a partner in its restructuring practice group in New York. The firm announced the appointment on Tuesday, highlighting Alfonso’s extensive experience in representing agent banks, lender groups, and structured product investors in debt restructurings, insolvency proceedings, risk mitigation, and enforcement strategies. Before this, Alfonso was with…

Bloomberg Law

Holland & Knight Strengthens Renewable Energy Advisory with New Partner in Portland Office

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

Holland & Knight has expanded its capabilities in the energy and tax sectors with the addition of Elizabeth Crouse as a partner in its Portland office. Crouse, who transitioned from Perkins Coie, brings a wealth of experience in advising strategic and corporate investors, developers, and operators within the renewable energy landscape on federal income tax…

Bloomberg Law

Morgan Lewis Strengthens Life Sciences Practice with Key Partner Appointments in London

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

Morgan Lewis has expanded its capabilities in the life sciences sector with the addition of Hiroshi Sheraton and Luciana Griebel as partners in the firm’s London office. The appointments were announced on Monday. Hiroshi Sheraton’s practice specializes in contentious patent and trademark issues and life sciences matters. He has extensive experience coordinating pan-European and global…

The American Lawyer

Burges Salmon Reports 46% Profit Surge, Emerges as Top Performer in U.K. Legal Sector

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

“`html Burges Salmon has reported a 46% profit rise in the last financial year, positioning itself as one of the U.K.’s strongest-performing law firms in 2024. The firm’s net profit rose from £34.6 million to £50.5 million, while its average equity partner profit increased 42%, from £466,000 to £661,000. The numbers are likely to make…

The American Lawyer

EU Court Strikes Down Brussels’ Expanded Merger Control, Overturns Illumina Fine

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

The EU’s top court has ruled that the European Commission’s expanded merger control approach pursued since 2021 to target so-called “killer acquisitions” breaches EU law. This decision marks a significant victory for U.S. biotech company Illumina. The Court of Justice of the European Union found that Brussels officials lacked the authority to scrutinize Illumina’s $8-billion…

Bloomberg Law

Paul Hastings Expands Tech M&A Expertise with New Partner Ian Engstrand in Boston Office

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

Paul Hastings has announced the addition of Ian Engstrand as a partner specializing in technology mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and emerging companies, to its Boston office. Engstrand’s practice encompasses a broad range of sectors including financial technology, enterprise software, blockchain, and medical technology. He also works with venture capital, private equity, and investment banks operating…

Bloomberg Law

Brown Rudnick Enhances IP Expertise with Addition of Vince Shier and Ryan Smith in Washington Office

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

Vince Shier and Ryan Smith have joined Brown Rudnick as intellectual property partners in the firm’s Washington office, the firm announced Tuesday. Shier’s practice focuses on prosecuting patent applications, advocating for clients in post-grant proceedings at the US Patent and Trademark Office, and advising on patent portfolios, particularly in the biotech, life sciences, and pharmaceutical…

Bloomberg Law

Holland & Knight Bolsters Financial Services Team with Strategic Hire of Paul Libretta as Partner

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

Paul Libretta has joined Holland & Knight as a partner in its financial services team in New York, the firm announced Tuesday. Libretta, who previously worked at Winston & Strawn, brings with him extensive experience in structured finance, securitizations, and asset-backed lending transactions. His client roster includes issuers, investors, borrowers, lenders, sellers, buyers, hedge funds,…

Bloomberg Law

Arnold & Porter Bolsters Litigation Team with Brian Dunphy to Enhance Healthcare Legal Expertise

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

Arnold & Porter has announced the recruitment of Brian Dunphy as a partner in their complex litigation practice based in Boston. Dunphy’s practice focuses on managing intricate commercial litigation, particularly for healthcare, life sciences, and biotech companies. His expertise includes defending product liability cases for pharmaceutical and biotech firms. Moreover, Dunphy advises and represents a…

SCOTUSblog

“Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Rise: A New Feature Details Her Path to the Supreme Court”

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

Each weekday, SCOTUSblog offers a curated selection of articles, commentary, and other relevant links focusing on the Supreme Court. For this Tuesday, readers are directed to an insightful piece by Rosa Brooks in The Washington Post titled “Ketanji Brown Jackson gives readers a tour of her meteoric rise.” The featured article, part of a larger…

Jurist

Brazil’s Supreme Court Upholds Nationwide Suspension of X, Formerly Twitter, Over Non-Compliance

Pieter Gunst2 years ago04 mins

The Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil on Monday unanimously upheld the decision to suspend the platform “X”, formerly Twitter, across the country. The suspension comes after X failed to comply with court directives requiring it to appoint a local legal representative and settle outstanding fines that have accumulated to over $3 million USD. The court’s…

Jurist

U.S. Seizes $13 Million Aircraft Allegedly Linked to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

The United States government has taken possession of an aircraft connected to Nicolás Maduro, the proclaimed president of Venezuela. This action follows the aircraft’s seizure in the Dominican Republic and its subsequent transfer to the Southern District of Florida. The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed the aircraft, identified as a Dassault Falcon 900EX and valued…

Law360

Texas Launches Business-Specific Courts and a New Appellate District

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

This month marks the inaugural sessions of Texas business courts, alongside the launch of the newly established Fifteenth District appellate court. As reported by Law360, this new appellate court will commence the acceptance of business court appeals and adjudicate disputes involving the state of Texas or its entities. For further details, visit the original article.

Jurist

Finland Proposes Ban on Russian Real Estate Purchases Amid National Security Concerns

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

The Finnish Defence Ministry has announced a proposed legislative measure seeking to ban Russian nationals and companies from acquiring real estate within Finland. This move is spurred by heightened concerns over Russian influence within the nation’s domestic political landscape. In a recent press release, the Finnish government outlined its aim to restrict real estate purchases…

The American Lawyer

Luxury Brands Unite in U.K. Legal Battle Against Mastercard Over Interchange Fees

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

In a significant development, a cohort of luxury brands has joined a collective legal action against Mastercard concerning interchange fees. The U.K. claims are being consolidated under the ‘Interchange Fee Umbrella Proceedings’, aiming to address alleged overcharges imposed by the financial giant. The action highlights ongoing unrest within the retail industry over the cost of…

LawSites

Legal Professionals See Revenue Boost with Centerbase’s New Automated Time Tracking for Microsoft Word and Outlook

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

For many legal professionals, time tracking is a significant hurdle, contributing to inaccuracies and time leakage that can dent a firm’s revenue. To address this, Centerbase has extended its Automated Time Capture (ATC) feature to automatically track time spent working in Microsoft Word and Outlook. Initially launched two years ago for mobile applications, this functionality…